In camera editing task

This task was clearly a learning curve to show the importance of post-production and how vital editing is, we clearly realised how time consuming in-camera editing is as all the shots have to be done in order and is hard to keep up with what shots have been taken and what shot is to come next in the sequence. It is a long gruelling process especially if you then aren't 100% satisfied with one of the shots earlier on in the sequence, you then have to decide whether to keep the disappointing shot or to delete all the shots just to redo the shot you aren't pleased with.

We liked the idea of in-camera editing as it was a task that none of us had done before and definitely made us realise how much we appreciate post-production, it also required alot more preparation as you can only have 1 of each shot in the sequence and

evaluation

what we liked?

how we did it?

why we did it?

how we can improve?

etc

In camera editing-being late story board

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Week 2 In camera Editing

This is our first commission and is the first task, as we have not had any workshops in any of the editing programmes (final cut pro) but have had the workshop in using the camera, the first task is suited to our current situation and means that all the shots we use have to be recorded in sequence rather than one part filmed all at the same time in the same location and all edited to fit together in the sequence.

The first thing we did was come up with the idea of what we wanted to do, baring in mind that we couldn't use loads of different locations as that would make it extremely hard to achieve with in camera editing. So we decided to stick to two locations and the ideas were endless, after picking one we drew up some story boards. Our story boards seemed to be very vital as each shot we followed step by step from the story board and made it easier when it came to remembering which shot we just took.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph9HWmTDhpk

Week 1 Introduction-terms

180 degree rule.

In film making a pretend 180 degree arc is established on one side of the shooting set, once the camera records an angle of the action within that space. All subsequent shots must be made from within that same arc. If for the entirety of the filming is recorded from left to right then the camera should not record the subject from right to left without causing a reversal in the direction of recording.
180 degree line

An imaginary line is set up from which the camera can not cross as it determines where the 180 degree arc is and if the camera is moved to the opposite side of this line it will cause the reversal in the screen direction set up.

Subjective

This is where the subject is looking directly into the camera, such as the news and in documentaries.

Objective

This type of shooting is almost always used where the audience is the observer and the actors/actresses don't have direct eye contact with the camera and is often called 'breaking the fourth wall' when this does occur.

Subjective and objective shooting depends on the type of programme that is being made, but that doesn't necessarily mean that in a drama you cant use subjective shooting, in some dramas this is used to make interaction between the actor/actresses and the audience. (love joy)

Ratio

The size of a camera's frame is often expressed as a ratio of the width to the height. This ratio is called 'Aspect Ratio'

It depends on the format of the medium and may be written
4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1.

If we take 4:3 it means the height is three units tall and the width is equal to four of the thee same units. 4:3 is the ratio for standard definition. {SD}

All high definition is 16:9 this is a widescreen aspect ration where there is a unit of measure 16 across but only 9 units high.

The great thing about film grammar is that no matter what aspect ratio you shoot in the grammar remains the same.

Introduction to course

This unit will cover roles, production procedure, editing, lighting, sound, and the use of single camera operation in Drama Production. It is a progressive programme of
seminars, screenings, and workshops, which, as well as giving an overview of the
production process, encourages a creative exploration of shot construction, the
development of narrative and performance, and the implementation and analysis of the
editing process. Students are encouraged to utilise concepts which arise from their
theory-based courses.